SAVE THE DATE BHAS ANNUAL PICNIC SUNDAY JUNE 23RD 3:30 – 6:00 PM SQUAXIN PARK ROSE GARDEN PICNIC SHELTER OLYMPIA It’s time to gather for our annual picnic at Squaxin Park Rose Garden picnic shelter. Put the event on your calendar and look for details in our June Echo. We will be honoring our award ... Read more
Next Book for the BHAS Book Club For the BHAS Book Club’s next meeting in June, we will be discussing the New York Times Bestseller, An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us, by Ed Yong. And this time, we will be meeting in person! Our meeting will be on Tuesday, ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Zoom meeting June 25th. Send Comments by June 30 Hello BHAS members - The BHAS Conservation Committee is drafting comments to submit to Thurston County on their Comprehensive Plan 2045 update. We’d like to try something new and invite all interested members to attend a zoom session or send us email, so we can hear ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
MONDAY JULY 15TH 4:30 – 6:00ish BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE OLYMPIA It’s time to move our gathering outside and enjoy the gorgeous scenery from Boston Harbor. Birds and Brew is a social time for folks to gather and talk all things avian. This is open to Black Hills members and ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
WHEN: Thursday, July 25 TIME: All day with early morning start Leave Martin Way Park & Ride, Lacey at 4 AM 5:15 AM at Whittaker bunkhouse in Alder, Washington 6 AM Paradise Parking Lot DESTINATION: Pebble Creek, Panorama Point, Mt. Rainier National Park LEADERS: Miles McEvoy and Lin Stern REGISTRATION: This trip will be limited ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Thursday, August 8, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm PDT Registration link below Join us for a virtual gathering of Audubon Around the Sound, featuring guest Speakers Noah Linck, Washington Sea Grant Hershman Fellow with the Washington Department of Ecology and Jay Krienitz, Coast and Oceans Management Unit Supervisor with the Department of Ecology Registration link: ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Field Trip to KGY Point Date and Time: Saturday, August 17th from 7:30 – 9:30 AM Trip Leader: Lin Stern Description and Targets: This flat, 1.5 mile route will be a great opportunity to view the birds of Budd Inlet. Surf Scoters and a variety of cormorants can be seen on the water, and gulls ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY AUGUST 19TH 4:30 – 6:00ish BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE OLYMPIA This venue is absolutely delightful for an afternoon get-together. Stop by and enjoy the gorgeous scenery from Boston Harbor. Birds and Brew is a social time for folks to gather and talk all things avian. This is ... Read more
WHEN: Tuesday, August 20 TIME: All day with 7:15 am starting time PLACE: Mud Bay Park & Ride to form carpools DESTINATIONS: Bottle Beach, Westport, Tokeland LEADERS: Miles McEvoy and Kathleen Snyder REGISTRATION: This trip will be limited to 4 cars with 4 occupants each. Please register with Kathleen at ksnyder75@gmail.com and indicate if you ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
